Connecticut couple built trails on 50 acres; zoning dispute shuts hikers out
A Connecticut couple who bought 50 acres in 2022 built forest trails as part of a management plan. They later began charging hikers and dog owners $10 an hour to use the trails, but Roxbury officials said the activity co…
Hundred years of UPSC: How India's civil services exam has changed over the years
In 1863, 21-year-old Satyendranath Tagore became the first Indian to qualify for the elite Indian Civil Service (ICS) under British rule. He travelled to England to sit for an examination that, at the time, was conducted…
Gujarat announces state award for pilot Machchhar, prayer held at Somnath temple for his recovery
Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government on Thursday announced that Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, who thwarted his co-pilot’s alleged attempt to crash a Flydubai flight despite being stabbed, will be awarded the ‘Visisht G…
Britain and France Give Up Landmark Migrant Agreement
The French government soured on a reciprocal deal that allowed the British authorities to return some migrants who crossed the English Channel illegally in small boats.
Global bond sell-off intensifies, as UK long-term borrowing costs pass 6%
Fears that US deficit is unsustainable drive Britain’s 30-year bond yield to level not seen since 1998Business live – latest updatesThe turmoil in global bond markets has intensified amid fears the US deficit is reac…
Milk delivery dispute over Rs 170 wins customer nearly 15x payout from consumer court
A Delhi consumer commission directed Sanjeevani Dairy Farms to refund Rs 170 retained in a customer app wallet. The complainant discontinued milk delivery due to poor quality and requested a refund which was not processe…
Israel vows to get to 'root' of flydubai attack, UAE launches investigation
Jerusalem/Dubai: Questions loomed on Thursday over the motives and background of a co-pilot who stabbed the captain of a passenger jet on its way to Israel, in what Israeli officials have said was an apparent attempt to …
Left parties step up protests in Tamil Nadu over 'deletion' of 13 crore voters, demand removal of CEC
Chennai: Left parties intensified their agitations across Tamil Nadu on Thursday, demanding the immediate resignation or parliamentary impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over the alleged disen…
'Message of hope': California becomes 18th US state to ban child marriage
California has enacted legislation that bans child marriage, establishing 18 as the minimum age for marriage and domestic partnerships. The law, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, will take effect on January 1, 2027. Advoc…
Kerala High Court allows medical termination of 30-week pregnancy of 15-year-old rape survivor
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has allowed the medical termination of a 30-week pregnancy of a 15-year-old rape survivor, following a plea by her mother.Justice Harisankar V Menon allowed the plea filed by the girl’s mothe…